Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine disorder due to inconsistencies in his reports and the need for additional development. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability of the lumbar spine, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability. However, the cervical spine disability is not considered secondary to the service-connected left knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between current symptoms and in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine and lower back disorders due to insufficient rationale in a previous VA opinion, requiring new opinions from medical professionals.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including depression and other conditions. The effective date of this decision is August 28, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his cervical spine and right knee disabilities, as well as service connection for constipation secondary to the cervical spine disability, are being remanded due to inadequate previous examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the appeal is remanded due to inadequate negative nexus opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral heel disability, cervical spine disability, and right wrist disability due to potential outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete examination opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment during the period from September 22, 2009, to prior to December 16, 2017. Therefore, entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted for this period.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for a neck disability, temporary total rating due to neck surgery, and compensable rating for myotic foot disease. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again as the medical opinions provided were inadequate or unclear.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with lumbosacral strain, and tension headaches as secondary to cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's bilateral shin splints, cervical spine sprain, and left ankle tendonitis are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are granted as service-connected.,PTSD, IBS, right shoulder disorder, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, right ankle disorder, right foot disorder, right knee disorder, scar on the left parietal scalp area, and right groin scar were not granted effective dates prior to December 11, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal. The Board has also remanded the issue of rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's cervical spine and right shoulder disorders were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The Board found that the current diagnoses are unrelated to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions due to inadequate examination in June 2022. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headache and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.,For cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, additional development is needed as there are no current diagnoses provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is rated at 30 percent from May 15, 2013 to December 14, 2016. From December 15, 2016, the rating remains at 30 percent. The Veteran also received a TDIU and SMC based on his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is also not service-connected.